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Maharashtra FDA raids Otters Club and Zepto Store in Mumbai over food safety violations
✍️ Business Today
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 07:36 AM
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The state food‑safety authority has inspected Otters Club and Zepto Store in Mumbai, citing violations as part of a wider crackdown on food safety in Maharashtra.
Mumbai police, acting on behalf of the Maharashtra Food Safety Department, carried out inspections at the Otters Club restaurant and the Zepto Store on Tuesday. Officials reported that both establishments were found to be in breach of several food‑safety norms, prompting the issuance of formal notices.
The FDA team said the inspections are part of an intensified statewide effort to curb sub‑standard food handling and storage practices. While the exact nature of the violations was not disclosed, the authorities indicated that corrective actions have been mandated and further compliance checks will follow.
Industry observers note that the crackdown reflects growing regulatory focus on urban food outlets, especially those serving high‑volume customers. The affected businesses have been asked to submit remedial plans within a stipulated period, failing which penalties may be imposed.
The move underscores the state government's commitment to ensuring that consumers receive food that meets prescribed safety standards, reinforcing recent policy directives aimed at tightening oversight across the hospitality sector.
The FDA team said the inspections are part of an intensified statewide effort to curb sub‑standard food handling and storage practices. While the exact nature of the violations was not disclosed, the authorities indicated that corrective actions have been mandated and further compliance checks will follow.
Industry observers note that the crackdown reflects growing regulatory focus on urban food outlets, especially those serving high‑volume customers. The affected businesses have been asked to submit remedial plans within a stipulated period, failing which penalties may be imposed.
The move underscores the state government's commitment to ensuring that consumers receive food that meets prescribed safety standards, reinforcing recent policy directives aimed at tightening oversight across the hospitality sector.